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32,891 Live Views 83 In Crowd All Gone! The 4 chicks fledged 2:30pm to 3:30pm on Wed 4/27. Here is the link of want to see 2 chicks fledge http://ustre.am/_Y3Zw:HP6 . Thanks for watching and visit again soon!

We are removing the nest in hopes of another clutch from Drew and… All Gone! The 4 chicks fledged 2:30pm to 3:30pm on Wed 4/27. Here is the link of want to see 2 chicks fledge http://ustre.am/_Y3Zw:HP6 . Thanks for watching and visit again soon!

We are removing the nest in hopes of another clutch from Drew and Brittany. The family is safely nestled in the oak tree in our backyard. Thanks for watching!

Drew and Brittany are Eastern bluebirds nesting in our backyard. Thanks for visiting their channel!

The 4 chicks:
1.Scott (fujita) hatched sat 4/9
2.Jeremy (shockey) hatched sat 4/9
3.Tracy (porter) hatched sat 4/9
4.Pierre (thomas) hatched sun 4/10

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CHAT RULES are on our 2nd channel. Go to this link:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/slidell-bluebirds

SLIDESHOW plays continuously on our 2nd channel with color pictures of the blue birds and backyard
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Drew and Brittany live in S.E. La. They are proudly named after Superbowl 44 World Champion and NFL MVP Drew Brees and his lovely wife, Brittany. (The names Sean and Beth weren't chosen because we thought female would want to move to an upscale neighborhood in TX. :-)

Drew and Brit feed the chicks. We supplement their diet with mealworms and cracked sunflower seeds. We try to keep the grass cut short so they can hunt easily in our backyard.

Here live video feed streams online 24/7. This is our 4th year with bluebirds and 2nd successful year with nest cam. At night an infrared light provides night vision to viewers through the cam. Infrared light is not visible to birds, they do not see it or know it is there. In fact, you can see tiny mosquitoes in the nest at night. If Brit is fast enough they make a good snack. Yummm

NO LIVE NEST VIDEO? If you see a slideshow here we have a technical issue and will return to live signal shortly. If you see a black screen with a small circle in the center is is a burp in the system from Ustream.

CHRONOLOGY:
April 27, 2011 4 chicks fledged within 1 hour from 2:30-3:30pm CST. Nest removed.

April 10, 2011 last egg hatched 6:35am

April 9, 2011 three eggs hatched

March 26, 2011 Incubation started. Brittany sits on 4 eggs. She will leave the nest during the daytime for short periods. You will see her bend forward often to rotate the eggs for even heating.

March 23, 2011 first egg laid. Brit laid one egg each day afterward for a total of 4 eggs.

March 21, 2011 Looks like the nest is almost finished today. Nest Cam is set up. Working on equipment for streaming. Stay tuned...we will be live soon. Expecting eggs any day now.

March 12, 2011 Day 1 of nest building. Only the female builds the nest.

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2011 TECHNOLOGY set up includes:
-Hawk eye night owl nest box camera
-very long RCA a/v cable
-Google chrome internet browser
-Ustream encoder
-HP Netbook PC
-Dazzle USB video capture device
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2010: We tried using a taller nest box to allow better camera view but the birds didn't like the new box and did not nest with us.

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2009: Nina and Barney are Eastern Bluebirds. Their show is broadcast live from a bluebird nest box camera in south Louisiana. This is our third year having bluebirds and our first time webcasting.

After a courtship, the adorable pair began building their nest on March 21, 2009. It is a very neat, organized nest made from pine needles. The center cup consists of thinner, softer plant material. It's pretty plain...not much flair.

Nina laid the first egg on March 28, 2009. Thereafter, she continued to lay one egg per day. On April 1, 2009 Nina began sitting on her 4 eggs. Only 3 eggs hatched on April 15, 2009.

Barney feeds Nina and the babies. We do feed them meal worms occasionally. The babies will fledge (take flight) around May 3rd.

Please come back and visit often to see new pictures. Bluebirds are joyful to watch. Thanks for your interest and support!

***27 APRIL 2009**** SORRY--EMBEDDED LINKS ARE NO LONGER WORKING DUE TO RECENT CHANGES IN USTREAM.***

View pictures of them hatching

Slidell-Bluebird-Cam Blog

For information on bluebirds, their habitat, building nestboxes, observation guidelines, etc. visit North American Bluebird Society

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